Everybody loves a good story. Knowing this fact is what separates a good photographer, from an exceptional one.
With this knowledge, a photographer has a whole breath of tools at their command to trap the viewer, and cause them to be spellbound!
Below I have listed 6 of the best ways to give your photographic approach the artistic edge of a compelling narrative that will galvanize your photography to the next level:
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When I first started in photography nineteen years ago, Photo Law dictated that you dare not show your face shooting outside after 8 a.m. or before 4:30 p.m. My Prime Appointment was 7 a.m. Well, I’m here to tell you , those days are over.
No one needs to get dressed up in their best clothes and drive an hour for a 7 a.m. appointment any more, because, you, the photographer, have all the power in your sweet little hand…and flash…and sometimes, even, your garage.
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It happens to all of us. Regardless of experience or skill level, at some point, we’ve all thought, “I have no idea where to take pictures!”. We’ve run out of new, fresh ideas and are seriously considering abandoning any photography this weekend.
Of course, we know that we haven’t literally run out of locations to shoot, we just aren’t thinking (here comes a vastly overused cliché) “outside of the box”. We sometimes get stuck in a rut, and that rut can be partly determined by our surroundings..if you live by the ocean, chances are, you take a lot of beach shots, and might have trouble trying something new or different.
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Imagine what your friends would say if you could take amazing shots with your iPhone, instead of an expensive DSLR camera?
I want to tell you a secret how to do that. But shhh… Nobody should know about it.
These days you take more pictures with your phone than with your DSLR. Sadly its lens is far from Canon’s L Series. Thus I’d like to offer a more elegant solution!
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The most important thing you can do for your camera is to take care of it well. If you look after your camera properly, it will reward you with a long life.
A lot of people know how to take pictures, but not everyone knows how to extend the life of their camera through proper care.
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You pull out an impressive piece of equipment. Her eyes widen. Did she lick her lips? The pressure’s on now. Yes, she definitely licked her lips. When you declare with total confidence, to a beautiful woman, that you’re a photographer, there are potential benefits and downsides.
Suddenly she wants you to take photos of her in the night sky, with the Christmas lights in the background.
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According to NOAA, over 50% of the American population live within 50 miles of a coastline. Which means more than half of us are only a day-trip away from the beach. For photographers, this presents a ton of great photo ops.
Living half a mile from one of the top-rated beaches in the country myself, I’ve spent plenty of time attempting to capture the natural beauty I see. And what have I discovered? It ain’t easy!
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Have you ever taken a photograph of something beautiful only to later find that the resulting image lacks the vivid colors and energy that were present in-person? Fortunately, Photoshop offers a plethora of color correction tools that can help you salvage images with defective color.
This guide will teach you how to utilize Photoshop’s color correction tools so that you can transform your lifeless photographs to match the beautiful memories inside your head.
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Setting the tone of an image is arguably, the most important part of any photograph.
As the photographer, this choice can help to define your overall style; making your work instantly recognisable purely by the tone of your chosen medium.
You have to consider the composition, exposure and all those other technicalities. But it is how the subject is portrayed that gives an image its final lasting impression.
… Continue reading The Pro Photographers Guide to Black & White Vs Colour
Have you ever seen excellent photography by Joseph Linaschke?
Or do you know 22 things you can do today to change your photography forever?
Or maybe you know what you may look like while taking pictures?
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